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SINGAPORE – Four Indonesian men who jumped out of a boat and swam into Singapore were arrested for illegal entry, police said on Tuesday (October 13).
The men, aged 19 to 38, jumped from a countless boat into the waters of Tuas Reclaimed Land before swimming to shore.
They were seen last Friday (October 9) in Tuas Reclaimed Land by Police Coast Guard (PCG) surveillance systems around 8:30 pm
Upon their detection, officers from the PCG, Jurong Police Division, Gurkha Contingent, Special Operations Command and the National Team Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit responded to arrest the four men.
All were taken into custody within five hours of when they were seen.
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The four men were charged in court on October 10 with illegal entry into Singapore.
If found guilty, they could face up to six months in jail and a minimum of three strokes of the baton.
Police said the men were turned over to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for further investigation.
The PCG commander, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Police Cheang Keng Keong, said: “The vigilance of the officers and the excellent teamwork that resulted in the speedy arrest is highly commendable.
“PCG will spare no effort and will continue to take strong action against these criminals to protect our waters and maritime borders from crime and security threats, including unauthorized entry and exit from Singapore.”
This article was first published in The times of the strait. Permission is required for reproduction.
